应用护理研究将研究结果清晰、直观地呈现在所有护理专业的临床应用中。常规功能包括“询问专家”、研究简报、临床方法、书评、新闻和公告，以及编辑部。应用护理研究涵盖疼痛管理、病人教育及出院计划、护理诊断、护理工作压力、护理对住院时间的影响及护医师合作等领域。
Applied Nursing Research presents research findings clearly and directly for clinical application in all nursing specialties. Regular features include "Ask the Experts," research briefs, clinical methods, book reviews, news and announcements, and an editorial section. Applied Nursing Research covers such areas as pain management, patient education and discharge planning, nursing diagnosis, job stress in nursing, nursing influence on length of hospital stay and nurse/physician collaboration.